Our TPU outsole: Naturally fully recyclable

All our Senmotic soles are made from TPU, a thermoplastic synthetic material. This material combines the characteristics of synthetic and natural rubber. TPU requires no plasticizers and is very
skin-friendly. TPU’s outstanding qualities lend numerous benefits to our barefoot shoes:

1. First of all, it is extremely wear-resistant. Especially when the outsole is only 2.9 mm thick, the material should be able to last a while and resist abrasive surfaces such as concrete and
asphalt.

2. TPU has very high bending and tearing resistance. Especially important for Senmotic barefoot shoes, because they need a flexible forefoot section to maximize your feet’s natural range of
motion.

3. TPU is very weather-proof. It does not fade in the sun and performs even at very low temperatures. And it offers great slip protection. Therefore, we can use our soles to produce barefoot
shoes for all seasons.

4. The synthetic material resists oil, grease and solvents. This can be helpful when you have to fill your car at the gas station. You wouldn’t want to walk from the pump to the cashier and
actually stand there barefoot , because a diesel puddle dissolved your
outsoles ;) ;)

5. Although plastic usually means pollution, TPU is an honorable exception. This material is recyclable and biodegradable within 2 years, so it does not pollute the environment.

The second component of our soles is made of natural rubber. It is activated by walking; after 3-4 days, the sole gains about 50% softness and flexibility. So don’t worry when you unpack our
barefoot shoes and they feel a little stiff at first. Thousands of our customers will confirm that after 3-4 days of wear, our Senmotic barefoot shoes feel nothing like the ones you took out of
the box. We also source the TPU for our outsoles from a German plastics technology company.

Why are children grateful to you? Because 3.18% of the profit from each sold barefoot shoe go to the Senmotic charity fund for SOS Children’s Villages. With our barefoot
shoes, you buy more than just health and hand-made German quality. One single pair of Senmotic barefoot shoes is a triple blessing:

Our company paid a five-digit sum into the Senmotic charity fund. All interest income from this fund goes to the SOS Children’s Villages. The fund is recognized as charitable
by the German tax authorities and is non-terminable. We committed ourselves to pay 3.18% of the profit from each sold barefoot shoe into the fund, thereby adding to the
endowment. As the fund grows, the interest payments grow, and the SOS Children’s Villages have more money at their disposal every year. Senmotic is far more than just
hand-made German barefoot shoes: Our shoes are a statement!